Les Champauvins 2019 Domaine Grand Veneur

Professional reviews

Falstaff (91)

Strong ruby, subtle ochre rim brightening. Ripe black cherry, a hint of liquorice and nougat, delicate tobacco savouriness, inviting bouquet. Powerful, fruity-sweet texture, ripe tannins, with the warmth of the southern Rhône valley, chocolatey notes, but also peppery on the finish, full-bodied food companion.

Wine Enthusiast (92)

Sourced from a plot just a stone's throw from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Champauvins is consistently one of the best Côtes-du-Rhône bottlings available. Heady aromas of lilac and crushed white pepper introduce a palate that's powerful yet pure in fruit, packed with flavors of candied raspberry and strawberry leather. Delicate and dusty in tannins, it finishes long on streaks of salt and anise. Lovely young, the wine should improve through 2029 at least.